Lemon Squares
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please.
—Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota
SERVINGS: 48
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups cold butter
- TOPPING:
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners' sugar
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown.
For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes longer or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.